Joseph Carey (born 24 June 1975) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Clare constituency from the 2007 general election,[2] until his resignation on medical grounds in August 2024.

He was educated at St Flannan's College, Ennis, and Galway Institute of Technology.

From 1997 to 2007, Carey was a member of Clare County Council.

[5] He has previously served as a member of the Dáil Committee on Procedures and Privileges and Fine Gael spokesperson on Juvenile Justice and deputy Government Chief Whip.

He resigned as a TD on 27 August 2024, citing medical reasons.